October

Drowned Words

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“The word I chose to convey was ‘communication.’ Mental struggles can be alleviated through other people’s help, but in order for an individual to receive the help they need, their thoughts and feelings must first be declared. Adolescents are often told to reach out for help, but in reality, asking for help can be a very difficult and muddled process. In my painting, a girl is being dragged down by a tangible manifestation of those restricting factors in the form of blank, white masses. To better help the youth of today, I would like to see more receptive and accepting adults that can offer genuine aid to those inflicted with mental illnesses. Adolescents should not have their words drowned out; they must be heard in order to be helped.”

Don’t Lose Sight of Hope

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“This poem provides ideas and insight on ways you can find hope in dark times. It advises readers to never stop searching for hope and that hope. That the reader is not alone.”

Redefined Hope

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This film shares students’ renewed hopes for the future as they reflect on adapting to changes from the pandemic.

New Beginning

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A film about accepting and growing from change, which can be difficult to cope with, but can also bring new opportunities.

Creative Social Distancing

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“My entry is for the monthly October Hope and Justice Prompt. My entry is about some ways we could identify 6 feet and social distance creatively. It is a 59 second animation.”

Social Distancing with Trigonometry

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The submission uses mathematics to determine a way to measure the appropriate social distance of six feet. More precisely, it utilizes trigonometry to determine the angle of vision required when two equal height individuals are six feet away and looking at each other.

Six Feet Apart

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This film shares the importance of social distancing and ways to connect during the pandemic.